AboutBeverley Glazer Expertise I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.
Experience I have over 20 years experience working in the addiction field. My experience extends to all levels of substance abuse. I've worked in rehabs and detox centers, prisons and half-way houses and have a busy private practice as well as an active website where I can be reached for recovery coaching and consultation. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, but 12-step programs are an excellent support. When working in the addiction field, there is no cookie-cutter solution. In the recovery field, you witness miracles. That's why I love what I do.
Organizations NAADAC The Association for Addiction Professionals, CACCF Canadian Addiction Counselors Federation, CCA Canadian Counseling Association,
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Education/Credentials BA Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, ICADC International Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ICAC International Clinical Addiction Counselor,
CGC Certified Gambling Counselor.
Question i have 2 kids one 2yrs and one 6mths .me and my boyfriend used to go out drinking all the time before the kids.but now he goes on binges for a few days nearly every 3 weeks,and has to last until his money runs out ,last night him and his friends came home in drunk to my home and i went mad cause they woke our kids they were really drunk and i made them all leave today he hasnt been heard from ,his brother is very worried but i know that like usural hes in a huff somewhere .i love him sober .but dispise him drinking.
I can understand how frustrated you must be with his behavior. Binge drinkers usually feel that they can stop drinking any time, because they're not always drinking.
Your boyfriend is a binge drinker, but he may or may not be an alcoholic. Here's more information on binge drinking:
Because his behavior is driving you and his family crazy, demand that he goes to AA or get counseling to stop.
Tell him that you love him, but it's ruining the family -- and you dispise his behavior when he's drinking. Sometimes couple counseling can also open his eyes to getting help, for the sake of the relationship.
It may also be helpful for you to go to Al-Anon meetings, to get more ideas on how other members have dealt with this problem.
I hope this information is helpful,
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